Mercedes GL 2006 vs Mercedes ML 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes GL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GL engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Mercedes GL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes GL consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GL could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GL consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes R klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GL might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes GL 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
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Mercedes GL is larger. Mercedes GL is 31 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GL is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 551 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2300 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes GL has more luggage capacity. Mercedes GL has 69 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GL is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`150 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 5800 | |
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